Chapter 275 Ken Deliberately Provokes Zev
Lockhart Group.
Wade’s health has deteriorated significantly this time, and after being seriously injured in Stoneville, he now cannot walk without a wheelchair.
The company is struggling without a strong leader, leading to inevitable chaos.
Seizing this chance, the Lynches have made a move against the Lockhart Group, aiming to catch the Lockharts off guard and remind Wade of Clarissa’s enduring influence over the group.
With Wade aging, he has to be more cautious, especially since Shane was born on his directive.
“Zion, you should focus on the company now. It’s in chaos, with the lower level and HR department causing trouble. The senior staff are anxious about Wade’s health and are acting like wolves,” the elders in the chairman’s office advised earnestly.
These individuals are all trusted confidants of the Lockharts and senior managers in the Lockhart Group who helped Zion’s father run the company.
Zev sat on the sofa, addressing the elders, and spoke with authority. “You all know my grandfather’s situation. Instead of advising me, you should be convincing him to step down. He’s old and in poor health, and he doesn’t trust me enough to hand over complete control. There’s little I can do.”
Zev was right. His current influence in the company was nowhere near Clarissa’s.
Clarissa has been released on bail, and her control over several major projects has everyone in the company on edge.
The Lockhart Group can handle the financial strain, but many livelihoods depend on its stability, not just the Lockhart family’s finances.
“Well, yes…” Jack nodded. “I’ll talk to Ken about this and have him try to persuade your grandfather.”
Ken was quiet, listening but not speaking.
“Hmm… If all the power really were in my hands, would you be on board, Ken?” Zev sneered at Ken.
Ken took a deep breath and remained composed. “Wade is stubborn. I’ve tried talking to him. He says Zion has just joined the company, lacks experience in management, and hasn’t had systematic training in management and finance. He’s worried he may not be up to the task.”
Ken looked at Zev, aware that he might not believe him.
“You know in your heart whether you did.” Zev valued Ken’s opinion.
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“What’s to be afraid of? Let’s go see Wade tonight. Zion is the sole heir. Whether he trusts him or not, he needs to let go. He’s getting old, and if he doesn’t start taking care of himself and let the kids will it ever end? Plus, with a few of us backing him, Zion is clever and might just manage the company well.”
Jack and the other senior executives were concerned that someone might have ulterior motives.
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Jack was growing impatient. “Then what do we do? The HR department is stirring up trouble, and there’s chaos among the staff. The company doesn’t have anyone who can hold it together…”
Ken turned to Zev. “The only one who can convince your grandfather is you. Your stubbornness and refusal to back down are signs of immaturity.”
Zev snorted.
He just could not bring himself to yield to Wade, even though it was Wade’s fault.
This time as well…
“If you continue like this, when will you ever grow up? Kelly is more mature and stable than you!” Ken was genuinely concerned for Zev.
However, he also knew that Zev had been to military school, studied military theory, and served in the peacekeeping force in Solmaris for many years, with no exposure to business management. It was indeed tough for him to instantly mature and stabilize.
Yet, time was running out, and sometimes a man’s maturity can happen overnight. Ken was anxious and felt compelled to push Zev to mature.
“If you are really capable, you should just take over the shares and replace my grandfather. Wouldn’t that be better?” The tension between Zev and Ken was palpable, filled with hostility.
“Fine,” Jack sighed. “I’ll talk to Wade in a few days.”
Ken waited for Jack and the others to leave the office before speaking to Zev. “If you can’t take control of Lockhart Group, you’ll never be able to protect your family.”
Zev frowned, his expression icy. “Try touching them and see what happens.”
Ken sneered, clasping his hands and lowering his voice. “Zev, your childish behavior only shows that you’re a coward. If I really wanted to harm Kelly and Jasper, with your current skills, what could you do? You’d be powerless even if Kelly and Jasper died right in front of you. Do you think this is like Oasisvale, a war–torn area?”
This business district was the real battlefield, and it was fought without gunfire!
Unable to advance higher, Zev saw only one way forward–a dead end.
“Ken Morris!” Zev grabbed Ken by the collar.
Ken kept pushing Zev’s buttons. “Despite your desires for calm and stability, external forces and circumstances often remain uncontrollable and tumultuous. Do you think with the inheritance and dividends left by your father, you and Kelly can live worry–free? The circumstances surrounding her parents‘ deaths are still unclear,
This business district was the real battlefield, and it was fought without gunfire!
Unable to advance higher, Zev saw only one way forward–a dead end.
“Ken Morris!” Zev grabbed Ken by the collar.
Ken kept pushing Zev’s buttons. “Despite your desires for calm and stability, external forces and circumstances often remain uncontrollable and tumultuous. Do you think with the inheritance and dividends left by your father, you and Kelly can live worry–free? The circumstances surrounding her parents‘ deaths are still unclear, and the truth about their entrapment in Solmaris hasn’t been fully uncovered! This isn’t just about the Lynches; it’s a massive criminal network! How do you plan to protect her?”
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